How Original Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Recently had the urge to try trials again and their was a bike close by that I ended up buying, after a few days playing on it (not long I know) it just doesn't feel 'right' but my mates 20" Onza does... I've had both 20" and 26" before and it felt similar again... Is it something you get used to with time or are some people simply not right for a certain size bike? Not had the bike long but just wondering if to put it up for a swap for a 20" if it's not something you just get used to... Opinions please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Recently had the urge to try trials again and their was a bike close by that I ended up buying, after a few days playing on it (not long I know) it just doesn't feel 'right' but my mates 20" Onza does... I've had both 20" and 26" before and it felt similar again... Is it something you get used to with time or are some people simply not right for a certain size bike? Not had the bike long but just wondering if to put it up for a swap for a 20" if it's not something you just get used to... Opinions please? It's pretty hard to compare two bikes that probably have two completely different setups. Before selling your bike you could try changing the stem, bars and/or adjust them to your liking. Edited October 4, 2014 by niconj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How Original Posted October 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Well being quite short (5'9") and not exactly skinny, I thought the bigger of the two would suit me more, but I was wrong lol. I also did wonder about that, but then I have to think is it worth spending the money on decent parts if the end result will feel the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'd say swap, if it doesn't feel right then the setup isn't going to change that it'll just make it comfier to ride. I've had a couple of bikes in the past that I've ridden for the sake of ownership and a new stem or bars didn't change the fact that it wasn't me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How Original Posted October 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'd say swap, if it doesn't feel right then the setup isn't going to change that it'll just make it comfier to ride. I've had a couple of bikes in the past that I've ridden for the sake of ownership and a new stem or bars didn't change the fact that it wasn't me. Interesting, I kinda thought the same, but I didn't want to give up too early, afterall, it's only been a few days and might seem a bit premature. I also feel a lot more confident onn a 20" for my very very limited ability, it just feels 'right' and like I can throw it around. Even though I know I'm not lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclip Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I agree with Dave, nothing worse than riding something you aren't really keen on. it also might be "cooler" for you to have a 20" if your friend local to you has one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Mods are cool i'd ride one if I wasn't really lanky and hit my knees on the bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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